Hierarch
Jesse of Tsilkani
Saint Jesse, Bishop of Tsilkani, Georgia
New Calendar December 2 Old Calendar December 15
Why they are a saint
Jesse of Tsilkani, Bishop of Tsilkani, is kept among the saints. Holy hierarchs are venerated because they guarded the faith and shepherded a local church. His name is kept on the calendar with the other holy hierarchs. The New Calendar feast is December 2.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Jesse of Tsilkani as a patron when they bear the name Jesse at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on December 2. As a bishop, he is also remembered by clergy and those who serve the Church.
Prayer
O holy Jesse of Tsilkani, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.